Welcome to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka

Masaka Catholic Diocese is large and diverse, with a wide variety of ministries. These pages reflect the many ways in which we strive to serve God through service to His people. As you visit the various pages on this web site, the mission of the Diocese will become clear. The Bishop’s Motto states:

“Nos Autem Praedicamus Christum Crucifixum” – a Latin phrase meaning “But we proclaim Christ Crucified.”.

To join us in our work, please visit one of our churches, or search for a school, or learn how you can support our Charitable, Educational, and Pastoral Mission.

BISHOP's MESSAGE

Welcome to the official website of Masaka Diocese in Uganda. You will find on this website information about different departments in Masaka Diocese including parishes, religious communities, clergy, institutions, among others; the different commissions, institutions, and departments of the Catholic Diocese, as well as important links to the Church universal and its organs. You can also read about the recent publications and press releases. We hope that you do enjoy your visit to the Diocese Website.

Masaka Diocese is composed of 57 Parishes and 9 Spiritual Centers from the 10 districts in the Greater Masaka Region of the Catholic faith in Uganda, constituted with the approval of the Holy See, through which the religious fathers, sisters, and brothers express their collegiate responsibility through collective action, to assure the progress of the Church and coordination of its social and pastoral ministry. It is headed by a Bishop who is elected by the Pope. He is assisted by an Executive Board, also chosen by the Bishop.

Location
General Information
History

The Diocese of Masaka is located in the Southern part of Uganda, South of the Equator. It covers an area of 21,229 Sq. Km. It covers the civic Districts of Bukomansimbi, Kalangala, Kalungu, Kyotera, Lwengo, Lyantonde, Masaka, Rakai and Ssembabule.

Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese

Elevated: 25th March, 1953

Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Kampala

Rite: Roman

Country: Uganda

Mailing Address: Bishop’s House, Kitovu, P.O Box 70, Masaka – Uganda (EA)

Dependent on: Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples.

Vicariate Apostolic of Masaka

Latin Name: Masakaensis

Erected Vicariate: 25th May, 1939

Masaka Diocesan Synod VI

PROCLAMATION OF SYNOD VI OF MASAKA DIOCESE

On 24th November, Christ the King Sunday, Masaka Diocesan Day, The Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba declared 2025 as a year of convening Masaka Diocesan Synod. A diocesan synod is a special kind of meeting called by the diocesan Bishop when he feels a particular pastoral need or significant circumstances suggest to him that it is necessary to do so.

VISION:

To be an evangelized and evangelizing Church, United, Co-Ordinated and Self Sustaining, Rooted in the Basic Christian Community.

EKIRUUBIRIRWA:

Okubeera Eklezia Anyikidde Envanjiri era Agirangirira, Atambulira Awamu, era Eyeeyimirizaawo nga Tusimbye mu Katabi.

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Highlights of Masaka Diocesan Functions

MATERNITY OF OUR LADY NKONI PARISH CELEBRATIONS

The Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba was the Chief Guest at this year’s Bukalasa Seminary Day Celebrations. On this day all Old Boys of the seminary gather to celebrate. The function took place on Saturday 15th March 2025 at the seminary.

CELEBRATING ST. BAKHITA DAY AT THE RESOURCE CENTRE IN BWANDA

St. Charles Lwanga Girls Training Centre in Kalungu District held a ceremony of blessing their newly constructed chapel presided over by the Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba on Saturday, March 8th 2025.

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New Clergy after Priestly & Diaconate Ordination - August 2024

Deacon Tonny Bbuule Bwesa Parish Dn. Emmanuel Kateregga Busagula Parish Dn. Vincent De Paul Ddamulira Kitovu Parish Dn. Francis Kayemba Kyamulibwa Parish Dn. Achilleo Kagimu Sserinnya Parish

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